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Winter can be a dreary time in the garden, but a few evergreen trees and shrubs in your yard will give you foliage to look at all year. Most evergreens stay green year-round, but even those that change color in the winter provide a welcome contrast to all those bare branches. Here are 12 different trees and shrubs to consider that will add lots of green color to your garden - year 'round! 1. Steeplechase Arborvitae Thuja The Steeplechase Arborvitae Thuja is a fast-growing evergreen tree that reaches up to 30 feet tall with up to a 10-food spread in a pyramidal shape. It works well in a...

We are so excited to announce that Greenwood Nursery now offers larger size container grown plants in some of your favorite shrubs and perennials . The Tiny Tot Arborvitae is currently available in full one gallon containers. Red, White and Lavender Bloom-A-Thon Azaleas are now, also, available in full one gallon pots. Amethyst Falls Wisteria is now ready for shipping - growing in 3 gallon pots! Miss Molly Buddelia is back at Greenwood Nursery and now in one gallon pots. Beautiful size and strong grower! Check out these larger, new sizes of smaller growing shrubs . Looking great for November...

The holiday season is fast approaching (or has already started, for those who like to put up Christmas decorations the day after Halloween!), which means the season of gift-giving is almost here. We wanted to share some of our top ideas for gifts , in case you need any help crossing names off those lists! Welcome to our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide (Note: Although we're making this list right before the holidays, most of these ideas are great for gifts year-round.) Gifts for Gardeners Of course, we'll start with gifts for gardeners ! One gift idea we love is putting together customized gift...

I n spring and summer, attracting wildlife to your garden is simple – just let the blooming flowers do all of the work! Then in the fall, things start to change, and by winter, the amount of wildlife that visits your garden has dropped dramatically. Some of those animals and insects go south for the winter or find places to hide out during the colder months. But some birds stick around , and you might even get one or two species who only visit in the winter. With the right plants, you can invite these cold-weather feathered friends to drop by your garden all winter long. For variety, look for...

In many areas of the U.S., even long-lasting plants that held on through October will start fading away in November. There's still plenty to do in the garden, though! Taking initiative this month will set your garden up for success later on. Here are 10 different ways to help get your garden ready to survive the winter and thrive in the spring. (Not all 10 are applicable to every region, since temperatures vary so widely across the country this time of year.) 1. Compost Pumpkins (And Other Decorative Vegetables) If you have pumpkins left over from Halloween, add them to your compost pile once...